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Gochenaur Family History

Gochenaur Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Gochnauer or Gochenauer. The surname Gochnauer is no longer found in Switzerland or in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gochenaur family from?

You can see how Gochenaur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gochenaur family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gochenaur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Gochenaur families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Gochenaur's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gochenaur families in 1880.
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What did your Gochenaur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gochenaur. 32% of Gochenaur men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Gochenaur women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gochenaur were Manager and Laundress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Laundress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gochenaur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gochenaur census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Gochenaur. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 190 military records available for the last name Gochenaur. For the veterans among your Gochenaur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gochenaur lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gochenaur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gochenaur in 1964 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

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